Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to MUC start from 06:35 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 20:25 with Lufthansa. In total, you can take your pick of 121 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your LHR to MUC flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Munich — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to MUC flights, with 71.03% of its services landing on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and MUC include:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight is $91. A round-trip fare is currently $207. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book three months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to MUC.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MUC:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
From Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Munich is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Munich in January.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Munich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Munich, a visit to Essen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Germany, consider Stuttgart, about 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum are key highlights.